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Gardai dismantle potential bonfire in Laois town
Gardai and Laois County Council have dismantled a stockpile of material that appeared to be set up to become a bonfire.
The duo teamed up...
Blackberry Hearing – Ireland’s 5-star hearing aid provider – now offering paediatric hearing tests...
Ireland’s 5-Star* hearing aid provider, now offers paediatric hearing tests in Portlaoise.
Established in 2015, by Dave Gleeson and John Ryan, Blackberry Hearing has quickly become Ireland’s...
Talking Sport Podcast: Gary Walsh on Laois’s great escape, hurlers fall short and Anna...
The evenings are getting shorter, the weather is getting colder and in this strangest year of all time, that can only mean one thing...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, October 29, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Sean Muldowney
Parknahown, Cullohill, Laois
Peacefully, at his residence, beloved husband of Kay and...
In Pictures: Mindfulness in these challenging times at Laois secondary school
The Transition Year students in Mountrath Community School took part in a yoga workshop recently.
The students learned the relaxing and distressing techniques of yoga...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Thomas (Tom) Clarke
Borris Road, Portlaoise, Laois/Kildare Town, Kildare
Formerly of The Castle, Kildare...
In Pictures: Laois secondary school end mid term with Mask Factor
Colaiste Iosagain secondary school in Portarlington finished the mid term on Friday by hosting 'The Mask Factor'.
The idea was that students were encouraged to...
Coronavirus: 720 new cases and five further deaths
A further 720 Coronavirus cases have been announced and a further five additional deaths – all of which passed away this month.
Of today’s cases,...
Gardai appeal for information following collision between car and bus in Laois
Gardai in Portlaoise are appealing for witnesses following a collision between a bus and a car this morning.
The incident happened near Kilminchy and involved...
St Colman’s NS in Stradbally accepting applications for Junior Infants 2021
St Colman’s NS - a national school situated in the picturesque village of Stradbally under the patronage of the Bishop of Kildare & Leighlin...
Beautiful tribute to ‘devoted husband, father and grandfather’ following sad and sudden passing
There was deep sadness in Stradbally at the weekend following the sudden passing of James Buggy.
Affectionately known as 'Charlie' by all who knew him,...
Tackle those jobs at home – Miller’s Home and Garden remains open during Level...
As the country settles into Level 5 restrictions, why not take this time to tackle some jobs at home or in your garden to...
Smoking, alcohol consumption and diet among topics as Healthy Ireland Survey 2021 launched
The latest edition of the Healthy Ireland Survey will be launched by the government.
This is the seventh such survey in the history of the...
Joe Mallon Motors Car of the Week: 171 Renault Kadjar from €59 per week
This week’s Car of the Week from Joe Mallon Motors is a 171 Renault Kadjar.
With a finance option in place, this car could be...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Thomas (Tom) Clarke
Borris Road, Portlaoise, Laois/Kildare Town, Kildare
Formerly of The Castle, Kildare...
Ranking 10 of the most unforgettable Tipperary characters of all time
This piece originally appeared on LaoisToday in August 2019.
After Shane Lowry won the British Open and the whole country were honorary Offaly people for...
Laois footballer urging parents to check out new Healthy Kidz app which is free...
With the kids off school all this week some will more than likely spend time looking at their phones or iPads.
But despite the Coronavirus-related...
A young Laois man’s encounter with Roy Keane during his time at Celtic
This piece originally appeared on LaoisToday in June of this year.
In November 2005, Roy Keane's Manchester United career ended when he contract was cancelled...
REVEALED: Our choice of the top 20 TikTok-ers in Laois
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday in February of this year.
TikTok isn't exactly new but it is certainly the latest craze to sweep...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, October 26, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Joseph (Joe) Monaghan
8 O’Moore Street, Mountmellick, Laois/Rathfarnham, Dublin
Died in the loving care...
Wonderful eulogy for 98-year-old Laois Brother who spent his life helping others
The death took place of Brother Eugene Brennan in Miguel House, Castletown, on October 18.
Known better to his family as Jackie, he was ninety-eight...
Powerful Laois put Kildare to the sword to get Camogie championship off to a...
Laois 4-14 Kildare 1-7
Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie Championship Round 1
Where Laois go from here or who they will play remains uncertain - but...
In Memoriam: Edward ‘Ned’ Donovan and Breda Donovan
Edward 'Ned' Donovan and Breda Donovan
9 Market Square, Portlaoise
In loving memory of my parents, Edward 'Ned' Donovan (11th anniversary - 1st November) and Breda...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, October 25, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Joseph (Joe) Monaghan
8 O’Moore Street, Mountmellick, Laois / Rathfarnham, Dublin
Died in the...
Gardai raid suspected ‘Shebeen’ and make several seizures in Athy
Gardai raided and searched a premises suspected as operating as a Shebeen in Athy last night.
Gardai say they became aware of the premises through...
In Pictures: A selection of great Halloween photos from around the county as schools...
Though Halloween is still actually a week away, the children of Laois certainly got into the spirit of things today for what was the...
JOB VACANCY: Sliderobes seeking to hire bedroom fitter
Sliderobes are a long established and highly reputable provider of quality storage solutions with sales offices & factory workshops across the Ireland, Northern Ireland...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, October 23, 2020
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Margaret (Peig) Hurley (née Costello)
Patrick Street, Mountrath, Laois / Moneygall, Offaly
Margaret (Peig)...
Laois school hosts very successful Mental Health Awareness Week
Wellbeing and the promotion of positive mental health has always been a key element of life in Dunamase College - and this was certainly...
Talking Sport Podcast: Zach Tuohy in grand final – family memories, the view from...
Laois man Zach Tuohy will line out for Geelong in the Australian Rules Grand Final this Saturday when they take on reigning champions Richmond...